Air Cadet Charity

08/06/2026

Over 130 people have registered so far! 🤩

Topics will include:
Air Cadet Charity update
3 new grant programmes - AT Equipment, First Aid Equipment & Digital Enablement
National and local grants
The application process
Q&A

You will need to register for the webinar in advance via the link in the comments.

Only people with an official RAFAC email address will be able to join. If this is an issue for anybody, please email [email protected] for assistance.

7pm, Tuesday 9th June - we look forward to seeing you there! 😎

05/06/2026

It's fantastic to see cadets getting hands-on with robotics and engineering thanks to this grant 😁 These experiences help develop confidence, creativity and valuable STEM knowledge. We’re delighted to support this project and look forward to seeing it grow across the Wing over the coming months 🤖🚀🤩

03/06/2026

✅ AT Equipment Grant: applications open 😁

The technical issue affecting our Adventure Training Equipment Grant application form has now been resolved, and applications are once again being accepted.

Thank you to everyone for your patience while we worked to fix the problem.

To ensure all applicants have sufficient time to complete and submit their applications, we have extended the deadline to Sun 5th July.

Don't miss this opportunity to secure funding for AT equipment that will help more cadets access safe, high-quality outdoor activities 😎

🔗 Apply now via the grant portal. Link in comments.

02/06/2026

This Volunteers' Week, we want to say a huge thank you to the thousands of Royal Air Force Air Cadets volunteers who give their time, skills and energy to support young people across the UK 👏

Whether they're running parade nights, leading adventure training expeditions, teaching aviation subjects, supporting flying or shooting activities, driving minibuses, fundraising, managing accounts, serving on civilian committees, or simply being there when a cadet needs encouragement - volunteers are the foundation of the Air Cadets 🤩

From all of us at the Air Cadet Charity, thank you for everything you do. The difference you make reaches far beyond the parade square 👏

Know a volunteer who goes above and beyond? Tag them below and help us recognise their contribution this Volunteers' Week 😎

02/06/2026

Cadets from 2478 Abergavenny Squadron Air Training Corps now have access to a new flight simulator with VR capability and 15 Chromebooks, giving more cadets access to online learning and qualifications 🤩

Good luck to all those working towards their Blue Wings badge 😁

The cadets and staff of 2478 would like to thank the Air Cadet Charity for the recent digital upgrades they have funded.

We now have a modern flight sim including VR for cadets to use, the squadron has been without a flight sim for a couple years so it is great to finally have one back. The flight sim allows cadets to complete Blue PTT training or just practice their skills and compete with other cadets.

Once cadets have completed Blue PTT and been for either an Air Experience Flight or Gliding Induction Flight they are then awarded the Blue Wings badge.

We have also been able to purchase 15 Chromebooks to allow cadet to complete online training such as classification and the Bronze IDEA Award

01/06/2026

⚠ Adventure Training Equipment Grant Update ⚠

Unfortunately, due to an unexpected technical issue, the Adventure Training Equipment Grant application form is currently unavailable.

We'll share an update on our social media channels as soon as applications reopen. To ensure nobody is disadvantaged, the application window will be extended to allow sufficient time for submissions.

Thank you for your patience and understanding, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

30/05/2026

We are aware of a technical issue with the new Adventure Training Equipment Grant application form. We've identified a glitch with the platform that hosts the form.

Unfortunately, this is unlikely to be resolved before Monday.

Be assured that all AT Equipment grant applications will be processed once the application window closes on 30th June, so nobody will be disadvantaged by not applying early.

Thank you for your patience while this is being addressed. We'll provide another update once rectified.

29/05/2026

We're delighted to announce the opening of our Adventure Training Equipment Grant 🤩

To help manage the anticipated high demand, we have divided the programme into phases. Phase 1 is focused on DofE expeditions and entry level AT activity.

Visit our website for further information, guidance and to apply.

🔗 Link in comments

22/05/2026

Great news! Our new adventure training equipment grant programme will launch on 29 May 2026 🤩

🔗 For more information, click the link in the comments.

Our webinar on 9 Jun will also provide info about this grant programme. See comments section below to register.

Royal Air Force Air Cadets

21/05/2026

Grant webinar: 9th June 7pm 😎

🔗 Click link in comments to register.